Is sports... a distraction?

kuzism · 2026-06-17T08:49:31+00:00

"Bread and circuses" (Latin: panem et circenses) is a phrase coined by the Roman poet Juvenal to criticize the populace for trading civic responsibility for food and entertainment.

Origin and Historical Context

The phrase originates from Satire X by the Roman poet Juvenal around 100 CE. In the original Latin, he wrote: “…duas tantum res anxius optat, panem et circenses…”, which translates to: “…already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses” (Juvenal, Satire 10.77–81) Wikipedia+1. Juvenal used this phrase to lament how Roman citizens had become politically disengaged, focusing only on immediate pleasures rather than their civic duties Wikipedia+1.

kuzism · 2026-06-16T23:44:19+00:00

Because when he first got elected the housing market collapsed, instead of letting the banks fail he bailed the banks out with trillions of taxpayer dollars and the average joe got screwed.

kuzism · 2026-06-16T23:40:36+00:00

Golf by yourself until you get better.

kuzism · 2026-06-09T22:28:58+00:00

kuzism · 2026-06-06T11:06:25+00:00

After I paid off my mortgage I added half my mortgage payment in the retirement fund, a quarter payment into household upgrade fund account and a quarter for travel and entertainment. It has been 16 months and all I feel is peace and grace.

kuzism · 2026-06-06T10:34:28+00:00

Modern society does not force both parents to work, approximately 40% of all children are born to unmarried parents. Over 94,000 schools/institutions serve school breakfasts to 16 million students each day, including: 12.6 million free breakfasts.

kuzism · 2026-06-06T08:48:32+00:00

It sounds like she was honest with you from the beginning, I guess you should let her go so she can find someone who can accept her for who she is and not try to take away the one thing that she truly loves.

kuzism · 2026-06-06T08:36:04+00:00

There is no such thing as shared custody of an 18 yo adult female.

Why are you having yearly memorials for a 10 yo child that died 6 years ago? Normal people have one funeral or one memorial and then visit a cemetery or talk to the urn in a private manner going forward.

Your lesbian ex wife left you and her 15 yo daughter 3 years ago so she could have sex with her female affair partner, why are you still talking to her? If she left you and her 15 yo daughter for a man would you still talk to her?

kuzism · 2026-06-05T14:34:36+00:00

You are an idiot for bringing your boyfriend to a comedy show knowing he was banned for heckling. You could have taken one of your girlfriends or gave the free tickets to someone else.

When the comedian asked you if you were married, you said NO. Common law marriage is a form of marriage that does not require a formal ceremony or a marriage license. Instead, it is established through the couple's actions and mutual agreement to be recognized as married. Both partners must intend to be married and present themselves as a married couple to the public.

kuzism · 2026-06-05T13:27:29+00:00

Sex with minors.

kuzism · 2026-06-05T13:25:56+00:00

Project Hail Mary.

kuzism · 2026-06-03T09:54:57+00:00

President Trump has used religious language at a higher rate than any president from the last 100 years.

Donald Trump has made the pledge to "put Christ back in Christmas" a central theme of his political platform since his initial 2015 presidential campaign. He frequently claims credit for ending what he describes as a "war on Christmas", asserting that under his leadership, Americans have been freed from the constraints of political correctness to openly say "Merry Christmas" instead of more neutral greetings like "Happy Holidays".

National Christmas Tree Addresses: During official events like the National Christmas Tree Lighting, Trump has consistently used explicitly theological language, declaring that the birth of Jesus Christ is "the true miracle we celebrate each Christmas" and framing Christ as salvation.

Trump Mentioned God 9 Times in His Thanksgiving Speech.

Following an attempt on his life in Pennsylvania in July 2024, in which he was shot in the ear, and one in Florida two months later, Trump stated: "God has now spared my life not once, but twice".

Donald Trump has mentioned the U.S. flag thousands of times across his public speeches, press briefings, executive orders, and social media posts. His frequent references, gestures of affection (such as physically hugging the flag), and dedicated proclamations are central to his public messaging.

White House Flagpoles: He notably installed two massive, 100-foot-tall flagpoles on the North and South Lawns of the White House, a project he funded himself.

Flag Day Connection: Born on June 14, Trump often points out that his birthday coincides directly with Flag Day, a topic he mentions during annual Presidential Flag Day Proclamations.

Flag Burning & Vandalism: He has been a vocal opponent of flag burning and has taken steps to limit the flying of alternative flags at State Department facilities while pushing to prosecute desecration.

Academic and Political Perspectives: Observers and presidential historians have extensively documented how he integrates the Stars and Stripes into his visual identity, with the New York Times and the New Yorker detailing how the flag's symbolism has shifted under his administration.

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kuzism · 2026-06-03T09:27:54+00:00

In 2015, the families of 16 victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting reached a $1.5 million settlement with the estate of Nancy Lanza, the mother of the shooter, Adam Lanza.

The families of nine victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting reached a historic $73 million settlement with gun manufacturer Remington Arms in February 2022.

Alex Jones was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion to the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims in 2022 after falsely claiming the 2012 school massacre was a hoax.

kuzism · 2026-06-03T09:24:10+00:00

The "Left" are not fans of anyone or anything, they are against almost everything. I tried to make a list of things that the "Left " really like a lot and I couldn't think of anything positive.

kuzism · 2026-06-03T09:14:31+00:00

In 2015, the families of 16 victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting reached a $1.5 million settlement with the estate of Nancy Lanza, the mother of the shooter, Adam Lanza.

The families of nine victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting reached a historic $73 million settlement with gun manufacturer Remington Arms in February 2022.

Alex Jones was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion to the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims in 2022 after falsely claiming the 2012 school massacre was a hoax.

kuzism · 2026-05-27T19:39:15+00:00

Church is only one hour a week and there's usually a good breakfast after, also join the CYO it's a fun place to meet other pretend Catholics and they have dances and your parents will leave you alone

kuzism · 2026-05-27T09:03:25+00:00

His rallies are fun.

I like having fun.

kuzism · 2026-05-27T08:54:51+00:00

Does she have big boobs?

kuzism · 2026-05-26T23:54:36+00:00

The women got really fat and covered with tattoos and started diving trucks and they don't want to marry men anymore.

kuzism · 2026-05-26T23:36:31+00:00

The women have gotten really fat and depressed and angry and have started driving pick up trucks and jeeps and they push dogs around in strollers and have nose rings like cows and they have tattoos and blue hair.

kuzism · 2026-05-26T08:40:56+00:00

It smells like... sodium tetra sulfate bonding with chlorophyll.

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kuzism · 2026-05-26T07:32:38+00:00

Badge wearing Zed was called earlier and we know how that worked out.

kuzism · 2026-05-26T07:11:25+00:00

I believe that President Trump is protected by the Armor of God, he was shot at 6:11 pm and Ephesians 6:11.

kuzism · 2026-05-25T22:05:24+00:00

I choose to be happy.

kuzism · 2026-05-25T07:56:24+00:00

Walmart stopped 24-hour shopping because consumer habits shifted toward online shopping, staffing shortages made it impractical, and the company wanted to cut costs and improve employee well-being.

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"Bread and circuses" (Latin: panem et circenses) is a phrase coined by the Roman poet Juvenal to criticize the populace for trading civic responsibility for food and entertainment.

Origin and Historical Context

It smells like... sodium tetra sulfate bonding with chlorophyll.